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03-26-2012, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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2011 E89 noise from rear axle
Sorry of this is a repeat post, but there is no "search" function on the iPhone app and the search forum function in mobile safari does not work.
Has anyone experiences a loud "clunking" noise - a single clunk - when turning or backing into a driveway or parking space? There is nothing that I can do which will trigger the noise, it is quite random and sounds like something is falling apart back there. It does not have to be a high speed turn or backing - just normal driving. It's a 2011, 35, M package, 7 speed, yada yada... |
03-26-2012, 10:25 PM | #2 |
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yeah, i have a large speed bump right next to my driveway, so when i pull out in the morning i get that clunk, figured it was cause the car was twisting over the speed bump
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03-27-2012, 01:24 AM | #3 |
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stupid clunk when acc hard from low speed. happend twice. scares the zhit out of me...........
SA. says nothing wrong. probably the rear axel have to loose some parts before they agree something is wrong..... ![]() i bought my car new at the biggest dealer here and have had some issues with the car. wastegate rattles when warm, 3 mechanics says: should not sound like that. They had the car for a week to fix it. when i was to pick it up it still ratteled. But now it "should" sound like that! I asked for a BT retrofit, SA says it is impossible. With help from a nice German guy i got hold of BMW instructions of how to retrofit BT. - can i have that?, said the Service Manager ![]() with my options the retrofit takes 1 1/2 hour including everything and they would charge me 3300$, parts cost less than 650$. I think i will do it myself next winter"... Sorry for hijacking ![]() |
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03-27-2012, 10:27 AM | #4 |
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This cannot be normal...
We pay good money for these things - they shouldn't sound like beat up pintos! Last edited by DanMiami; 07-30-2012 at 03:27 PM.. Reason: content |
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03-27-2012, 10:18 PM | #7 |
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I got my 2011 Z4 last June and noticed a clunking noise from the rear in July - similar to what you described. Brought it into my dealership. They kept it for several days and found it to be a bad wheel bearing and hub. They replaced the bad part and re-aligned the wheels. Everything has been fine since. My dealer was really persistent in getting to the bottom of the problem; otherwise, I would have had to keep bringing it back. Hope this helps.
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03-31-2012, 08:59 AM | #9 |
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Sure thing. Glad I can help. Let me know how if turns out after working with your dealer.
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03-31-2012, 06:07 PM | #10 |
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Damn got the same noise on mine too! It comes from the right backwheel and it occours when I take right turns (angle 90° +)
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04-01-2012, 09:09 AM | #11 |
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I did some research and found a lead to something that could fix it:
In a german Z-forum (zroadster.com) I found a thread about the same issue! One of the ways to get rid of it they say is getting the rear stabilizers replaced, but before that they may should check the pre-stress- tension on the stabilizers. I ll drop mine off next week lets see if they can fix it. |
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So... did you have success with this?
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04-27-2012, 11:41 AM | #13 |
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04-29-2012, 03:46 AM | #14 |
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I also have a clunk or 'twang' sound when I back out of my steep driveway and turn at the same time or if I go forwards driving in. Also when going left around a particular corner which has a slight bump in it; with the right side loaded the left makes a clunking noise.
I assumed it was 'normal' because I do not feel any degradation of performance etc. Only those two particular times. |
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Why on earth would any "clunking" on a $60k+ car be ok??? Isn't the sound of metal hitting metal a bad sign? If ours ends up doing this, I will be very vocal and persistent with BMW.
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Can't speak from experience. My aftermarket purchases came with lube impregnated design.
Pick your poison from a search on Google. http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...e/21213/page1/ ![]()
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05-29-2012, 02:18 AM | #20 |
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Had the dealer investigate. Everything was OK. The dealer said it was the pad moving in the caliper. But why would this occur over bumps?
EDIT: Clunk is still present. Happens when doing a U-Turn. But cannot reproduce all the time - very intermittent. Last edited by Gunzaro; 05-29-2012 at 04:18 AM.. |
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05-30-2012, 12:38 PM | #21 |
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Mine is in the shop still... they are working on it... ordered new parts from Germany... I want my car back!
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